Whole Foods Market (3100 Cahaba Village Plaza, 205-912-8400) will continue a series of special tastings in conjunction with their 20% off case (mix or match 12 bottles) sale that runs through August 21. The schedule is:

The Wine Cellar in Vestavia Hills (790 Montgomery Hwy. near Publix, 205-979-2151) will host a wine tasting with Kristen Taylor of International Wines on Friday, August 19, from 5- 7 p.m. The tasting will include the Neyers Unoaked Chardonnay and according to winemonger Candy West, The Wine Cellar is the only non-restaurant local establishment to have this wine. No charge.

Western Supermarket at Rocky Ridge (3350 Morgan Drive, 205-822-5920) will host a wine tasting on Friday, August 19, from 5:30- 7 p.m. No charge.

The Vintage Wine Shoppe (432 Cahaba Park Circle, 205-980-9995) will host a "Viva la France" wine tasting from 5- 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 19. No charge. The shop is holding a "Christmas in August" sale with most gifts 20% off and if you've been there, you know there's a great selection of gift items.

The Vintage Shoppe will also hold a class tasting of primo Italian wines from the Gambero Rosso called "Tre Bicchieri Part II" on Tuesday, August 30th, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Charge of $40 per person with registration and prepayment required. Wines in the tasting include:

Pleasure Is All Wine (210 Bowling Lane, 205-985-4760) will host Corkage Free Friday plus a complimentary wine tasting beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 19. A couple of bottles are also opened for tasting on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Pleasure Is All Wine will be moving to North Pelham Plaza on Sept. 1, so they're having a moving sale all month. Stop by and pick up some bargains and help make their move lighter! Looking ahead, beer fans will want to remember PIAW has a Hops Wednesday tasting every Wednesday with special prices on four featured brews.

City Vineyard (Arbor Place Shopping Center across Hwy. 280 from Lee Branch, 205-437-3360) will host a complimentary wine tasting on Friday, August 19, starting at 6:30 p.m. Music will be by Soul Collision from 7- 10 p.m. with a cover of $10 (Wine Club $5). Kick back and enjoy your favorite wine or beer. City Vineyard is continuing special storewide sales in August and there's only 5% sales tax.

City Vineyard will host a Tapas and Wine class on August 23, pairing tapas with Spanish wines. Charge of $30. Classes are popular so call for a reservation.

On Tuesday, August 30th at 7PM, there's a special evening with Vic Roberts, the winemaker of Victor Hugo Wines, with an intimate wine dinner featuring cuisine from Stone's Throw Bar & Grill. There is limited seating available for this special event and seats are sure to fill fast so make your reservations now by calling 205-437-3360. The cost of the evening is $70 Per Person. City Vineyard Wine Club Member cost is only $50.